Supreme Court of the United States Quiz

What is the total prize money for the final question in the quiz?

• $20

• $15

• $10

• $5

In which document is the Supreme Court established as the judicial power of the United States?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

Why do Supreme Court Justices serve for life?

• To protect them from political pressure

• To block them from doing other jobs

• To prevent them from moving to another country

• To ensure they are always available

What is NOT a requirement to become a Supreme Court Justice?

• There are no specific requirements

• Being a U.S. citizen

• Attending law school

• Being a lawyer

Which body votes to confirm a Supreme Court nominee?

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The President

• The Supreme Court itself

What is the best-known power of the Supreme Court?

• Veto power

• Habeas Corpus

• Judicial review

• Martial law

What system ensures that no branch of government becomes too powerful?

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

• Separation of church and state

• Judicial activism

How many justices currently serve on the Supreme Court?

• Eleven

• Seven

• Nine

• Thirteen

What is the role of the Supreme Court in the U.S. government?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To veto laws

Who was the only person to serve as both President and Chief Justice of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• William Howard Taft

• John Adams

• James Madison